Namba Sennichimae Doguyasuji

This specialist street market is dedicated entirely to restaurant and kitchen equipment — plastic food models, lacquerware, knives, cast iron pans, noren curtains, and professional cooking tools fill every storefront. It is a fascinating window into Osaka's food-obsessed culture and a great place to buy high-quality Japanese kitchen knives as souvenirs. Note that most shops are trade-oriented and some vendors are not particularly tourist-friendly.

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